1960 Map of Nepesta

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The Arkansas River valley serves as a bustling corridor of irrigation and rail infrastructure in this 1960 field-checked survey of Pueblo County. The small settlement of Nepesta is positioned near the junction of major transit lines, including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Missouri Pacific railroads. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management, with the Colorado Canal, Rocky Ford Highline Canal, and Oxford Farmers High Line Canal diverted from the river to support local agriculture. South of the main river valley, the terrain transitions into the more arid draws of Thompson Arroyo and the area surrounding Dotson Reservoir. Notable local landmarks like the Rodeo Ground and various Gravel Pits reflect the mid-century communal and industrial activities along this vital waterway.